Command and Control Technologies Corporation (CCT) has begun initial update of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad 0A control systems in preparation for support of the newly redesigned Northrop-Grumman Antares 330 Medium Lift Launch Vehicle.  Under contract to the Virginia Commercial Spaceflight Authority, CCT will modify existing pad control systems to support upcoming vehicle design changes.

Modifications will be made to support the newly designed first stage which incorporates Firefly, Inc. Miranda engines and composite first stage structures and tanks.  These replace previous Russian and Ukrainian components making the Antares 330 fully American made.

Pad control systems will be upgraded to support concurrent first and second stage fueling operations and incorporate designs for long term supportability.

Antares performance upgrades will enable Antares 330 to continue to support the current Cygnus space station resupply mission as well as planning for future mission capabilities.

CCT has supported Antares launch operations since inception and looks forward to continuing support through the life of the program.

For more information on the Antares 330 program..